Legal Question in Family Law in Wisconsin
Changing Locks on House
My husband and i are in the process of splitting up. He is moving out, may i change the locks on my house once he moves, or must he have access to the house untill there is a court order?
Asked on 1/10/01, 5:17 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Thomas Schober
Schober Schober & Mitchell, S.C.
Re: Changing Locks on House
Since your husband is voluntarily moving out, you
will be the only one with management and control
of the home. At that point, you would certainly
have the right to change locks. If your husband
then wants access, he can provide you with
reasonable notice for access at reasonable times.
Once the divorce action commences, you will both be
subject to a temporary order that will set forth
such terms.
Answered on 1/24/01, 5:11 pm